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Monday September 13th, 2010

William Tempest’s Siren Song Works Its Spell
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William Tempest’s Siren Song Works Its Spell

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If you don’t know William Tempest, you soon will. He’s a baby-faced 24-year-old Englishman with an amazing pedigree (stints at Giles Deacon and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac) who already counts Emma Watson, Kate Moss, and Victoria Beckham as fans. After his first collection debuted three seasons ago, he was compared to a young McQueen.

This is his first season showing in New York. I asked him what he found different about showing in New York vs. London and he told me, “The energy’s just really different. I was excited to do a presentation here so that I could actually meet editors and buyers in person.” He’ll also be showing in Milan this season. His clothes are clearly ready for their international close-up.

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Monday April 19th, 2010

Would You Wear A Headpiece?
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Would You Wear A Headpiece?

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Last Thursday night, I hopped over to the release party of The Block Magazine’s fashion issue at Lower East Side boutique International Playground. Among the hoards of cool kids looking “I don’t care” chic, I noticed one girl sporting a giant mirror on her head. My first reaction was to love it. She kept the Read more →

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Wednesday March 10th, 2010

Friday October 23rd, 2009

Mid-Day Snack

Mid-Day Snack

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Don’t Cry For Her, Argentina: Claudia and Karl are tearing things up in Buenos Aires on the set of the Chanel Spring 2010 campaign shoot. Craft services is offering up “rich barbecue” though somehow we can’t see Karl chowing down on that. {Fashionologie} Little Pink Houses: I’m from Indiana and we love all things Mellencamp. Read more →

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Friday August 21st, 2009

Mid-Day Snack

Mid-Day Snack

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Shorts-Gate: The sheer number of stories about MObama wearing shorts is simply insane. We’re pretty sure that lots of people wear shorts in August in Arizona. Is there really a need for a national debate? {Time} JC/DC: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s diffusion line is launching at LFW and he needs models. We’re thinking a Gaga sighting Read more →

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Published at 12:38 PM

Monday August 10th, 2009

Quote of the Day

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“I really loved this one . . . because I thought it was [a] commentary on not wearing fur, ’cause I hate fur and I don’t wear fur.” – Lady Gaga on her much-discussed Kermit the Frog coat by Jean Charles de Castelbajac. And here we were thinking it was a commentary on the fact Read more →

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Monday August 3rd, 2009

Mid-Day Snack

Mid-Day Snack

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Not Faris: Anna Friel is the West End’s new Eliza Doolittle, so Vanity Fair photographed her in loads and loads of pearls with touches of Alberta Ferretti & Julian Macdonald for a supplement to their UK edition. {VanityFair} Venezia Bound: Tom Ford’s directorial debut, A Single Man, will screen at the Venice Film Festival on Read more →

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Thursday June 18th, 2009

Fashion Is Fun

Legoland

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When we were younger, we loved Legos. Making little towns could entertain us for hours– or until our Barbie showed up and totally towered over her supposed home. And we think that these Jean-Charles de Castelbajac customizable Lego sunglasses that we found on Dazed Digital, are too funny. The sunglasses are available in red, white, Read more →

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Published at 12:29 PM

Wednesday March 11th, 2009

Tuesday March 10th, 2009

Fall 2009 Paris

Castelbajac: This is Your Fashion on Drugs

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Friday October 31st, 2008

Zac Says, “VOTE!”

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The fashion industry’s been kind of obsessed with this election. Everyone gasped when Michelle wore Thakoon, then again when she wore J.Crew. Everyone panicked when Palin spent $150,000 at Saks and Neiman’s and everyone cringed when she wore knee-high boots. Sonia Rykiel and Jean de Castelbjac sent Obama dresses down their Spring runway, Nicole Farhi Read more →

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Published at 8:01 AM